§ 4-12. Obstruction of animal control officer.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder, interfere, harass or otherwise obstruct the performance of any officer of the animal control division in the official performance of his or her duties as provided for in this chapter.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to relocate, interfere with, or alter the operation of any device, equipment, or item of the animal control division.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person to place any animal into or to remove without permission of animal control officers any animal confined within a trap or cage operated by the animal control division.

(d)

It shall be unlawful for any person to give a false name, address or date of birth to any officer, employee or agent of the animal control division in the lawful discharge of his or her official duties with the intent to mislead such officer employee or agent in any way.

(Ord. No. 02-45, § 7, 10-21-02)